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X945 ABL

2000 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,196 mi
Last recorded150,196 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX945 ABL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 150,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 149,097 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 149,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 147,386 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 146,908 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,959 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,737 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 143,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 142,319 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 141,194 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 140,051 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer box corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2013 140,051 miles

rear silencer box corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2012 139,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 137,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 137,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 136,331 miles

signs of corrosion on n/s/f brake disc inner surface

slight fluctuation on o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Nov 2008 125,564 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 125,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 109,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 95,831 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 85,682 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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X945 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X945 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X945 ABL registered?

X945 ABL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2000.

Is X945 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X945 ABL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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